Taupo's Floatplane
Taupo's Floatplane
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Enjoy spectacular scenic flights in a high wing Cessna 206 Floatplane and enjoy unrestricted views looking down on beautiful Lake Taupo and the snow-capped mountains (volcanoes!) of Tongariro National Park. Floatplane scenic flights are a magical way to experience and gain a true perspective of the stunning Lake Taupo Region, and the sensation of taking off from and landing on the water is a memory you will never forget. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy this unique flying experience
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Coastal18920389993
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
The mountains looked cloudy & our 12 noon flight was in jeopardy, but after driving up from Havelock North for my wife's "secret surprise" 70th Birthday I had faith enough that the clouds would clear. Sure enough: The crew were amazed at the clear "window" that had appeared. Safety briefing by Neil & we were off.
The whole flight was amazing. Informative details explained & all the volcanoes in close proximity, great photos taken for a memorable experience my wife will never forget.
Thanks guys. Hope your business stays afloat forever.
The whole flight was amazing. Informative details explained & all the volcanoes in close proximity, great photos taken for a memorable experience my wife will never forget.
Thanks guys. Hope your business stays afloat forever.
Written 23 November 2023
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Arif K
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Fabulous.
Did Mount Ruapehu Scenic with my wife on Saturday.
Loved it ,Neil was so good and professional.
Weather was picture perfect to view Mountains from the top.
One in a life time experience on a clear weather and being a globe trotter I can confidently say Neil was so good and professional. Thank you Neil.
Must do and on your bucket list activity on a clear day preferably winter time.
Did Mount Ruapehu Scenic with my wife on Saturday.
Loved it ,Neil was so good and professional.
Weather was picture perfect to view Mountains from the top.
One in a life time experience on a clear weather and being a globe trotter I can confidently say Neil was so good and professional. Thank you Neil.
Must do and on your bucket list activity on a clear day preferably winter time.
Written 3 September 2023
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J P
Ville-Pommeroeul, Belgium38 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Excellent seaplane experience over the snowy volcanoes of Taupo.
In spite of a one hour program for five people, the owner did not hesitate to make two groups to avoid overloading and thus leaving no one behind.
A big thank you sir
Spectacular and grandiose with ideal weather.
In spite of a one hour program for five people, the owner did not hesitate to make two groups to avoid overloading and thus leaving no one behind.
A big thank you sir
Spectacular and grandiose with ideal weather.
Written 12 May 2023
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BoardingPass63560
3 contributions
Mar 2023
Dalton our pilot was brilliant, so knowledgeable and gave us great insight into the area- stunning to see huka falls and the Craters of the Moon from the air
Only wish we had time for a longer flight but having to get to airport for trip home- would highly recommend
Only wish we had time for a longer flight but having to get to airport for trip home- would highly recommend
Written 15 April 2023
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yvonne g
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Amazing flight with breathtaking views of Lake Taupo, Mt. Tongariro and Mt. Ruapehu, the pilot was very friendly and gave us many interesting informations during the flight. This trip is absolutely recommendable!
Written 21 March 2023
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Natalie W
Kingston, Canada1 contribution
Mar 2023
Super cool experience! Unfortunately it was too cloudy to do the Mt Ruapehu scenic flight however we did an hour long flight around Lake Taupo and the surrounding area. It was not what we had planned for but was still an incredible experience. Our pilot was super friendly, knowledgeable, and we felt very safe in our seaplane. We had an infant with us and it was no issue, great family activity! Highly recommend.
Written 5 March 2023
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FellowTraveler802166
5 contributions
Feb 2023
I emailed them the day before and they managed to fit me on a flight the next day. Had the most amazing experience - friendly staff and just unmatched views of the lake and surrounding areas like craters of the moon, huka falls etc.
Written 23 February 2023
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soton2
Paynes Bay, Barbados106 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We loved our plane ride up to Huka Falls, past the geothermal plant and over the forest. We’ve never been in a seaplane before - great fun.
Written 21 February 2023
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Linda M
Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
Jan 2023
What a fantastic experience! First time in a seaplane and I would highly recommend it! We did the 1-hour Mt Ruapehu scenic flight and just wow! There were just the 2 of us so it was a really special flight. Our pilot, Anthony, was very engaging and gave us a step by step rundown of what we were seeing, including some of his own experiences of being on the volcanoes. Really nice guy, passionate about what he does. He took us above the clouds and right across and around all of the summit's craters and it was just spectacular.
Highly recommend if you are in Taupo.
Highly recommend if you are in Taupo.
Written 22 January 2023
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Wendy A
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
2nd time doing same trip. First experience amazing hence repeat booking. This time different experience. Found base staff disinterested, lacking warmth and casually unprofessional. What we saw on plane still stunning but only 2 of us and strong sense of lack of pilot engagement (so different to first trip) and felt he was keen to get back to the next longer flight with full plane. None of this bothered my grandson who enjoyed his birthday treat but big difference in the 2 experiences for me
Written 31 December 2022
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evelynode
London, UK83 contributions
Is there any parking for camper vans nearby please?
HughCondron
Dublin, Ireland70 contributions
Absolutely. Taupo is very much geared up for camper van parking and you should have no problems.